for the radio man of murphiesboro, everyday is also a quiet day. >> how many radio stations in america where there is only one full time employee? >> i don't know. this might be the only one. >> reporter: earl lived in the area most of his life. he was on the radio at 18, at home in roanoke rapids. >> they wouldn't let me talk. >> reporter: the man who has been talking to folks for 60 years? >> when they did let me talk, i gave the time the first time, i got it wrong. >> reporter: it's time to fetch something across the hall. don't take much time, time to walk back across the hall. best hits and oldies here. >> today's special, the famous thirsty chicken pot pie, guaranteed to have two or three pieces of chicken in it. >> reporter: that sounds good. >> there are a lot of problems in the world, you want to make them feel good. it's a good day. >> reporter: good advice from the man with the mic, even when the day is not so good. got a great doctor and everybody is great. >> reporter: not what earl wanted to hear. he had colon cancer. the man who works alone is not alone. got a lot of fri